Free BMP to PDF converter online
Need a PDF instead of a BMP? This free converter turns BMP files into PDF documents right in your browser. Add as many files as you like, put them in order, choose the page size and download the results individually or together as a ZIP.
BMP is an uncompressed bitmap format from early Windows. Because it stores every pixel raw, BMP files are enormous (a 12 megapixel photo is about 36 MB) but they are trivially simple, so old software, microcontrollers, label printers and some games still require them.
PDF is the universal document format. Putting images into a PDF makes them easy to print, email as a single attachment and submit to forms that only accept PDF, such as job applications, visa and government portals.
About BMP and PDF files
New to these formats? These pages explain what each one is for and how to open it on Windows, Mac, iPhone and Android.
Why convert BMP to PDF?
- PDF is accepted by job portals, government and visa forms, schools and printers, and lets you send many images as a single document.
How to convert BMP to PDF
- Click the upload box or drag and drop your BMP files (you can select several at once).
- Arrange the images and choose the page size, orientation and margins.
- Click Convert to PDF and download your document.
Features
- Batch conversionConvert hundreds of BMP files at once.
- No uploadFiles never leave your device, so it is fast and private.
- Strips metadataThe PDF files contain no EXIF or GPS data.
- Any deviceWorks on iPhone, Android, Windows, Mac and Chromebook.
BMP vs PDF: what's the difference?
| Feature | BMP | |
|---|---|---|
| Full name | Bitmap Image File | Portable Document Format |
| Released | 1990 | 1993 |
| Compression | None (uncompressed) | Depends on content |
| Transparency | Rarely supported | n/a |
| Animation | No | No |
| Typical file size | Huge | Varies |
| Best for | legacy Windows software, embedded devices and some printers | sharing, printing and submitting documents that must look the same everywhere |
| Compatibility | Windows apps and most editors; inefficient for the web | Universal |
| File extensions | .bmp, .dib | |
| MIME type | image/bmp | application/pdf |
Frequently asked questions
How do I convert BMP to PDF?
Open this page, add your BMP files, and FileStripe converts them to PDF in your browser. Then download the files one by one or as a ZIP. It takes a few seconds and you don't need to install anything.
Will converting BMP to PDF reduce quality?
Images are embedded losslessly where possible, so the PDF looks the same as your BMP.
Can I convert multiple BMP files to PDF at once?
Yes. Select or drop as many BMP files as you like; there is no limit on the number or size of files and all of them are placed into one PDF.
Is the BMP to PDF free?
Yes. The BMP to PDF is completely free with no sign-up, no watermarks, no daily limits and no premium tier.
Are my files uploaded to a server?
No. FileStripe processes your files locally in your web browser using JavaScript. Nothing is uploaded, so the BMP to PDF is safe for private photos and confidential documents and even works offline once the page has loaded.
Does it work on iPhone and Android?
Yes. The BMP to PDF works in Safari, Chrome, Firefox, Edge and Samsung Internet on phones, tablets and computers. On a phone you can pick files from your photo library or files app and share the result straight to another app.
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